​Amigurumi Hugging Monkeys Pattern ​Materials List ​Yarn: * Orange and Beige cotton amigurumi yarn (for the belly and face). ​Orange chenille/velvet yarn (for the head, arms, and legs). ​Grey/Mink chenille yarn (for the small monkey). ​Hooks: 2.5 mm for cotton yarn; 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm for chenille yarn. ​Safety Eyes: 12 mm for the large monkey, 8 mm for the small one. ​Fiberfill: Polyester fiberfill stuffing. ​Other: Long embroidery needle, black embroidery floss (for nose and mouth). ​Large Monkey Instructions ​1. Belly Panel (Beige - Cotton Yarn) ​This piece is worked separately and sewn onto the orange body. ​Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (MR). ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12). ​Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18). ​Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (24). ​Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (30). ​Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (36). Tip: You can add extra increases on the sides for a more oval shape. ​2. Body (Orange - Chenille Yarn) ​Round 1: 6 sc in MR. ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12). ​Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18). ​Round 4-10: 18 sc. Decrease in the upper rounds to create a pear shape.

​3. Head (Orange - Chenille Yarn) ​Round 1: 6 sc in MR. ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12). ​Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18). ​Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (24). ​Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (30). ​Round 6-12: 30 sc. ​Round 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (24). ​Round 14: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (18). Stuff firmly and close. ​Face Mask (Beige): Crochet a heart-shaped piece to cover the eye area and sew it onto the head. ​4. Arms and Legs (Make 4) ​Hands/Feet (Beige): Start with 6 sc in MR, increase to 12, and work 3 rounds. ​Arms/Legs (Orange Chenille): Switch to orange yarn and work 12 sc for 10-12 rounds. Do not stuff too tightly so they remain flexible.

​Small Monkey Instructions (Grey Chenille Yarn) ​The small monkey is a miniature version, but the arms should be slightly longer to "hug" the large monkey. ​Head: Crochet a small ball with the sequence 6-12-18-18-12-6. ​Body: Similar counts to the head but work more rounds for an oval shape. ​Arms: Chain 8, then work 7 sc along the chain to create long, thin arms. ​Assembly and Details ​Face Shaping: Place safety eyes on the beige mask. Embroider two small lines for nostrils and a wide smile using black floss. ​Belly: Sew the beige panel onto the center of the orange body. ​Limbs: Attach the arms to the upper body (near the neck) and the legs to the lower sides. ​Hugging Position: Place the small monkey around the neck or torso of the large monkey. Secure the small monkey’s hands together behind the large monkey's back with hidden stitches to create the "hug." ​Pro Tip: Since it can be difficult to see stitches with chenille yarn, always use a stitch marker! ​Key Terms for Reference: ​sc: Single crochet (Sık iğne) ​inc: Increase (Artırma) ​dec: Decrease (Eksiltme) ​MR: Magic Ring (Sihirli halka)